Land Mobile Radio Antenna S o l utions
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A Brief Introduction to Land Mobile Radio Antennas Land Mobile Radio (LMR) antennas are utilized in two-way wireless communication systems. They ensure interoperable communications in situations like emergencies, where the user can either be in a vehicle (mobile) or on foot (portable). These antennas operate over a wide range of frequencies, and are ideal for simultaneous data transmission to the connected networks of multiple users in government, public safety, and commercial applications.
World-Leading Solutions As the industry leader in antenna products, Laird Technologies produces antennas in a diverse number of styles while ensuring maximum efficiency, power handling, and high-performance. To meet its customers’ specific requirements, select antennas can be individually tuned to a specific frequency.
Depend on Laird Technologies Laird Technologies’ LMR antennas are the industry standard for public safety agencies, fleet, and transportation networks. Established in-market presence and innovative molding techniques, with verified platforms and a variety of connection options adds to the reputation for rugged reliability in hazardous situations and harsh environments for these antennas. Benefits include: • High durability • Heavy-duty design • Excellent quality and RF performance • Easy installation
Portable Radio A ntennas Portable radio antennas are used for wireless two-way communication by civil service, military, construction, and transportation organizations, with many custom applications. Laird Technologies’ portable radio antennas are the world standard for reliable, flexible antennas. Established in-market presence and innovative molding techniques, with verified platforms and a variety of connection options adds to the reputation for rugged reliability in hazardous situation and harsh environments for these antennas. Each antenna can be individually tuned to frequency to ensure optimum performance. As the industry leader in radio antenna products, Laird Technologies produces antennas in a diverse number of styles. To ensure maximum performance, radio antennas can be individually tuned to frequency, while delivering high-performance in any environment.
Low-band 27 to 88 MHz Frequency Ranges*
Family
• A • EXL Series Series
Bandwidth
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A Series
27 - 88 MHz
6 - 12 MHz *
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EXL Series
25 - 88 MHz
4 - 12 MHz *
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EXW Series
30 - 88 MHz
58 MHz
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Lower cost than other low band antennas, 6" - 10" * uses rugged heat shrink tubing for radome Field tunable, more robust than A Series • 10.75" - 11.1" * (used molded/machined radome) Broadbanded, most robust of the low band portable • 12" radio antennas
VHF 118 to 225 MHz Frequency Ranges*
Family
• EXR Series
• EXB Series
Bandwidth
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DR Series
118 - 225 MHz
107 MHz
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EXB Series
118 - 225 MHz
4 - 13 MHz *
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SXB Series
136 - 174 MHz 11 - 13 MHz *
EXH Series EXR Series EXS Series EXW Series TS Series V Series
145 - 175 MHz 136 - 225 MHz 118 - 225 MHz 136 - 240 MHz 118 - 174 MHz 118 - 225 MHz
10 MHz 10 MHz 4 - 15 MHz* 5 - 26 MHz* 56 MHz 4 - 15 MHz*
SF SFJ SFU SM SMI SMV TN TNX
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4.1" - 7.8" * wide range of connector options available 5.5"
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Broadbanded, uses rugged heat shrink tubing for radome, v ery flexible
10.5" 7" - 8" 3.3" - 5.10" 8.75" 17" 17"
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Lowest cost of the VHF antennas, rigid (uses sheath) High gain Flexible, rugged Shorter, less performance High gain, flexible, low cost High gain, broadbanded Low cost, flexible
UHF 300 to 512 MHz Frequency Ranges*
Bandwidth
308 - 512 MHz 308 - 512 MHz 308 - 512 MHz 400 - 512 MHz 400 - 512 MHz 420 - 470 MHz
6 - 42 MHz* 6 - 42 MHz* 6 - 42 MHz* 12 MHz 20 - 42 MHz* 30 MHz
Family
EXC Series EXD Series EXR Series EXW Series G Series SXD Series
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5.9" - 7" 2.8" - 4.1" 6.62" - 6.95" 9" 10" 3.5"
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Low cost, flexible Shorter, less performance High gain, flexible High gain, flexible, low cost High gain, flexible, broadbanded Low profile, rigid (uses sheath), low cost
• G Series
Trunking and SMR Apps 806 to 960 MHz Frequency Ranges*
Bandwidth
EXC Series 806 EXC Series 821 EXC Series 902 EXE Series EXP Series 806 EXP Series 902
806 - 866 MHz 821 - 902 MHz 902 - 960 MHz 806 - 960 MHz 806 - 869 MHz 896 - 940 MHz
60 MHz 81 MHz 58 MHz 19 - 58 MHz* 63 MHz 44 MHz
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EXR Series EXR Series 1850 EXS Series
806 - 960 MHz 1850 - 1970 MHz 806 - 960 MHz
58 - 81 MHz* 120 MHz 58 - 60 MHz*
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• EXS Series
• EXP Series
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3.7" - 4.6" 3.7" - 4.6" 3.5" - 3.65" 8" - 8.9" 6.9" 6.9"
2.4 GHz Family
• WRX Series
• EXE Series
EXE Series EXC Series EXR Series EXR Series EXS Series WRX Series
Frequency Ranges*
Bandwidth
Length*
2400 - 2500 MHz 2400 - 2500 MHz 2400 - 2500 MHz 2400 - 2500 MHz 2400 - 2500 MHz 2400 - 2500 MHz
100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz
8" 2.5" - 4" Right Angle Right Angle 4" 4"
* varies by specific PN’s
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Low cost, rugged, flexible Low cost, rugged, flexible Low cost, rugged, flexible High gain, rigid High gain, flexible, rugged High gain, flexible, rugged, *SMS Connector 9.16" - 9.5" High gain, flexible 9.25" - 9.5" High gain, flexible 2.25" *SMS connector
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Covered TNX - 1/2 wave, high gain, rigid, broadbanded SMA, Rev Pol TNC, TNC - 1/4 wave, rigid, low cost, broadbanded Rev Pol SMA, SMA, Rev Pol BNC - 1/2 wave, broadbanded Rev Pol TNC - 1/4 wave, broadbanded, high gain Rev Pol SMA - 1/4 wave, lower gain, low cost, low profile TNC - 1/2 wave
Mobile Radio A ntennas Mobile radio antennas are used for wireless two-way communication with taxi dispatch, police, municipal, etc.; with many custom applications. Along with the use of mounting kits, these antennas can be mounted to any vehicle that is in any environment. Laird Technologies’ mobile radio antennas are the industry standard for public safety agencies, fleet and transportation networks. The company designs and manufactures a wide variety of mobile antennas with a multitude of mounting options. As the industry leader in mobile radio antenna products, Laird Technologies produces antennas in a diverse number of styles that can be mounted to any vehicle for any use. To ensure maximum performance, mobile radio antennas can be individually tuned to frequency, while delivering high-performance in any environment.
Low Band Family
ITEM
Frequency Ranges
Bandwidth
Length
C-Coil
C(B)**(S)
26.75 - 50 MHz
3 - 7 MHz *
52.5" - 67.5"*
Genesis™
CW(B)**(S)
26.75 - 48 MHz
3 - 9 MHz *
54" - 68" *
Family
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Frequency Ranges
Bandwidth
Length
Notes
Phantom®
TRA(B)2100
210 - 225 MHz
15 MHz
2.9"
Phantom® – Tunable
TRA(B)T****(P)
142 - 225 MHz
15 - 18 MHz*
2.9" - 3.5"*
Phantom Elite A-Base QW (Quarterwave)
ETRA(B)**** A(B)***(S) QW(B)*** B(B)****(W)(N) (S)(SG) C(B)****(S)(SG) CW(B)****(S)(SG) GPSD(L)(S)****(PL)P
144 - 225 MHz 118 - 896 MHz 136 - 970 MHz
4 - 15 MHz* Single Frequency 8 - 15 MHz*
2.375" – 12.5" - 22"*
66 - 225 MHz
4 - 15 MHz*
23" - 59"*
NMO only NMO or permanent mount (P-mount only available on select models) NMO only (with NMO adaptor); available in black or white Available with spring, field tunable, dual-band available Available in field tunable model Tunable, available with spring, certain frequencies available in no ground plane or wideband
27 - 50 MHz 27 - 470 MHz 137 - 170 MHz
3 - 7 MHz* 3 - 30 MHz * 10 - 24 MHz
52.5" - 67.5"* 18" - 68" * 7.25" - 22.4"*
Category
Whip
• C-Coil
Available in white or black, with or without shock spring
VHF Category
Low Profile
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• Phantom® – Tunable
Notes
Whip
B-Coil
GPS-based
C-Coil Genesis™ Survivor™
Available in chrome or black; available as field tunable; available with spring and spring guard Available with magnetic base
UHF & SHF ITEM
Frequency Ranges
Phantom – AVL Style
DTRA****(P)
806 - 960 MHz
26 - 75 MHz*
1.25"
Phantom®
TRA(B)****(N)(P)
300 - 6.0 GHz
Varies by specific PN
3.4" or 2.7"
Phantom Elite®
ETRA(B)****(N)(P)
410 - 2500 MHz
15 - 110 MHz*
2.7" - 4.025"*
Discadoo®
DISC(W)****(M) (PNSM)
760 - 2500 MHz
60 MHz - 1 GHz
0.75"
GPS only
GPS********* †
1575.42 MHz
Single Frequency
Various form factors available; available in NMO 0.43" - 1.875"* mount, trunk mount, add on bracket, magnetic mount, adhesive mount, and standard AVL
Dual-band & Tri-band GPS AVL
GPS(D)(T)****P
450 - 2500 MHz
20 - 100 MHz*
1.25" - 4.125"* –
Survivor™
GPSDS****(P)(LP)(G)
380 - 960 MHz
60 - 110 MHz *
6" - 26.9"*
Internal Mercury™
GPST(3/5)I***/*****
824 - 960 MHz / 1710 - 1990 MHz/ 1575.42 MHz
72 - 80 MHz*/ 130 - 170 MHz*/ Single Frequency
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External Mercury™
GPST3E824/18503
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Category
• Phantom®
Family ®
Low Profile
• Phantom Elite®
GPS
• Survivor™
Bandwidth *
824 - 896 MHz/1850 - 72 MHz / 140 MHz/ 1990 MHz/1575.42 MHz Single Frequency
Available in P-mount Available as NMO or P-mount; available in black or white; some models available with no ground plane, some frequencies available as dual-band; other options may be available (wall/ceiling mount) Available as NMO or P-mount w/ adhesive
Available with SS rod or “rubber duck” style antenna; available with mag mount option
Roof Mount Tri-band
GPSTR***/*****
A-Base
A(B)****C(S)
450 - 2500 MHz
20 - 110 MHz*
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QW (Quarterwave)
QW(B)***
406 - 970 MHz
20 - 110 MHz*
3" - 24"*
406 - 970 MHz
20 - 110 MHz*
Tunable, available with spring, available with 4.875" - 39.5"* closed coil collinear, certain frequencies available in no ground plane
B-Coil
B(B)****(N)(S)
72 MHz/140 MHz/ Single Frequency
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Available in most connector options Available with spring and close coil collinear, dual-band available
C-Coil
C(B)***/***C(S)
144 - 174/ 440 - 470 MHz
24 - 30 MHz*
35.5" - 37.5"*
Elevated Feed
E(B)****(C)
450 - 970 MHz
20 - 110 MHz*
25.375" 40.25"*
* varies by specific PN’s † Inquire
Notes
824 - 896 MHz/ 1850 - 1990 MHz/ 1575.42 MHz
Whip
• Dual-band & Tri-band GPS AVL
Length
about various models/options available
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Available in field tunable model, 806 to 970 MHz model available with open coil flexible
Closed coil collinear, available with spring, dual-band or single band available –
Dispatch B ase S T A T I O N Dispatch base station antennas offer unmatched, maximum null fill to ensure consistent gain close to the tower and extend out toward the horizon. These antennas are used mostly for public safety applications or private networks. The dispatch center coordinates and controls the dispatch units and tracks the location and ID of the dispatched units. Laird Technologies’ world class engineering teams utilize proprietary, state-of-the-art design tools to create dispatch base station antenna products that maximize total system performance and user satisfaction. These antennas consistently offer the industry’s best value proposition.
VHF Family
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Frequency Ranges*
Bandwidth*
Gain dBi
Length*
Maximum Power (Watts)
Fiberglass
FG****
140 - 260 MHz
4 - 6 MHz*
Unity/3/5
68" - 107"*
150-200
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Voyager®
VG****
132 - 225 MHz
18 - 25 MHz*
2/5/6
55" - 102"
150-200
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Ringo
CR(S)(X)***
150 - 222 MHz
2 - 24 MHz*
2/5/7
30" - 162"*
150-200
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Gold/Black Series (Rugged)
Y(B)****
136 - 250 MHz
14 - 30 MHz*
9.1/11.2
41.5" - 72"*
150-200
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Silver Series (Economy)
YS****
136 - 250 MHz
9 - 30 MHz*
9.1/11.2
41.5" - 72"*
150-200
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Heavy Duty PLC
PLC****(N)
129 - 220 MHz
2 - 8 MHz*
9.1/13.1
48" - 161"*
400
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Economy P
P****
130 - 222 MHz
2 - 4.5 MHz*
8.5
36" - 44"*
400
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Lowband
PLHC***(N)
30 - 75 MHz
45 MHz
4.6/6.6/9.2
42" - 136"*
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Category
Omnidirectional
Directional Yagis
• Fiberglass Omnidirectional
Notes
2 Bays
YDA***2
150 - 174 MHz
24 MHz
5
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Single or replacement dipoles available
4 Bays
YDA***4
136 - 174 MHz
14 - 24 MHz*
8/11
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Single or replacement dipoles available
Broadband Arrays
****S
140 - 222 MHz
10 - 12 MHz*
5.2/8.2/8.8/11.2
132" - 504"
500
Family
ITEM
Frequency Ranges*
Bandwidth*
Gain dBi
Length*
Maximum Power (Watts)
Fiberglass
FG****
360 - 2400 MHz
10 - 90 MHz*
Unity/5/7/8/9
15" - 107"*
200
Dipole Arrays
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UHF & SHF Category
Omnidirectional
Yagis
Notes
Dual-band also available
FR Series
FR(X)***
380 - 512 MHz
20 - 24 MHz*
3/5
77.79" - 118.75"*
150
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Voyager®
VG****
406 - 512 MHz
44 -62 MHz*
5/6
25" - 35"
200
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Ringo
CR(S)(X)***(B)
406 - 512 MHz
14 - 22 MHz*
2/5/7
17" - 54"*
250
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150 -200
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Gold/Black Series (Rugged)
Y(B)****
406 - 970 MHz
20 - 90 MHz*
9 - 13
16.75" 68.0625"*
Silver Series (Economy)
YS****
406 - 970 MHz
20 - 90 MHz*
8 - 13
16.75" - 72"*
150 -200
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Heavy Duty PLC
PLC****(N)
300 - 512 MHz
14 - 22 MHz*
9.5/13.5
31.25" - 66"*
250
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Economy P and PE
P(E)****
406 -495 MHz
20 - 55 MHz*
8 - 10
15.25" - 36"*
250
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Enclosed Yagi
YE******
2.4 - 5.8 GHz
100 - 900 MHz
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2 Bays
YDA***2
450 - 470 MHz
20 MHz
5/8
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Single or replacement dipoles available
4 Bays
YDA***4
450 - 512 MHz
20 - 22 MHz*
8/11
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Single or replacement dipoles available
Broadband Arrays
****(S)(P)
350 - 512 MHz
10 - 22 MHz*
6 - 11
50.4 "- 288"*
500
Dipole Arrays
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• 4 Bay Dipole Array
• Enclosed Yagi
• Gold Series Yagi
• Voyager®
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